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Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 28
  2. Negative: 1 out of 28
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  1. Playboy
    100
    Best of all, the game's environments are destructible, so if it exists, Hulk can smash it. [July 2003, p.34]
  2. Cheat Code Central
    90
    Playing as the green thing is incredible fun. He's not only easy to control but he's got a good variety of moves... My biggest complaint is that the game isn't long enough.
  3. To be fair, there are a few simple puzzles to solve but nothing that is going to cause any great deal of thought. For Hulk fans however, destroying things on The Hulk missions will make up for its other shortcomings.
  4. GameNow
    83
    What I like most about The Hulk is the fact that the Hulk plays the way you'd expect him to. [July 2003, p.53]
  5. Well worth a rental to get out all your pent up hostilities.
  6. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    We would love to see an open-world game with less linearity and an even richer story. But for now, this action brawler delivers loads of mindless mayhem. [13 June 2003, p.104]
  7. It offers a ton of bonus goodies that will keep players coming back for more! My only complaint with the game is the camera, because at times it becomes more of a hamper than help, but players can get used to it.
  8. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    Sealth missions excepted, you're in for a genuinely fun eight hours of gameplay in The Hulk. [July 2003, p.91]
  9. PSM Magazine
    80
    Truly immersing players into the role of their gamma-powered Hercules, Hulk successfully combines tough boss battles, unique visuals, and beat-'em-up gameplay into one satisfying package. [Aug 2003, p.30]
  10. The destruction-oriented Hulk levels, killer graphics, good audio and a wealth of bonus goodies, however, make "The Hulk" a blast to complete.
  11. 80
    Using the proper "destroy everything" approach that a game of this nature needs in conjunction with an easy to learn combo system, the Hulk doesn't steer action fans wrong too often.
  12. The Hulkster follows commands easily, the camera gives you an excellent view of the action and you don't need to mash 20 buttons for every combat move you make.
  13. Play Magazine
    75
    One thing I didn't expect from such a mainstream game was intense boss battles, but they're in here too. The first few are easy enough, but they're in here too. The first few are easy enough, but the last couple are a real bitch. [July 2003, p.70]

Awards & Rankings

88
#88 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
74
#74 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 27
  2. Negative: 3 out of 27
  1. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Played this game as a kid many years ago and oh my every time I either see his on YouTube when it pops up or see it just anywhere it remindsPlayed this game as a kid many years ago and oh my every time I either see his on YouTube when it pops up or see it just anywhere it reminds me of the good old days on the PS2. This for myself is one of the best games on the PS2. Full Review »
  2. Apr 24, 2020
    8
    A really good game based on the film Hulk with a good story and the possibility to olay some levels as Bruce Banner and other leves as TheA really good game based on the film Hulk with a good story and the possibility to olay some levels as Bruce Banner and other leves as The Hulk. There are a lot of enemies to confront Full Review »
  3. Jun 8, 2016
    8
    This was a very fun game to play. Loved performing those special moves and the health bars enemies appeared with, obviously some being tougherThis was a very fun game to play. Loved performing those special moves and the health bars enemies appeared with, obviously some being tougher than others and the occasional boss. This was a good PS2 game. Full Review »